Are you considering replacing your phone system with a robust VoIP solution? If so, this event is for you. Please join the BCS Team as they discuss options for a winning game plan by implementing an Onsite, Cloud or Hybrid VoIP system in 2018. The BCS Team will share strategies and features of a leading VoIP solution...a must see demo included and plenty of Q & A time.

The annual National Sales & Marketing Executives (NSME) “Accent on Excellence” awards program in the greater Akron/Canton region recognizes the Executive of the Year, the Outstanding Community Leader, multiple “Achievements in Excellence” awards recipients and the Exceptional Sales and Marketing Collegiate Recipient. Click here to see the recipients.

These honorees have demonstrated the highest levels of professionalism during their careers in diverse sales and marketing roles. Winners are selected by NSME leaders, based on nominations from local professionals, questionnaire responses provided by the nominees and publicly available information. Criteria include community and civic involvement, professional experience and demonstrated performance.

The Member MarketPlace is a member-to-member discount program that allows you to promote discounts to members. Connect to exclusive savings on services provided by Greater Akron Chamber Members for Chamber Members here! To participate in the Member MarketPlace, contact the Chamber at (330) 237-1234.

The County of Summit will host an Adopt-a-Thon on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Summit County Animal Control Facility, located at 250 Opportunity Parkway in downtown Akron. The event is sponsored by Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise.

Dogs and cats will be made available for adoption from the Division of Animal Control for the low price of $10 per animal (regularly $94 per dog, $60 per cat). The animals will be fully vetted (blood work, flea treatments, intestinal de-worming, spay/neuter and vaccinations) and ready to be taken home that day. Citizens who adopt a dog will also be required to purchase a 2018 Summit County Dog License for $18.

“Summit County’s Adopt-A-Thons have been hugely successful, and are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees at the Animal Control facility to find these animals good homes,” said County Executive Ilene Shapiro. “I encourage families of Summit County to come to the Adopt-a-Thon and help us find these wonderful animals their forever homes.”

“The Division of Animal Control does a wonderful job hosting the annual Adopt-a-Thon,” said Fiscal Officer Scalise. “My office will be there again this year to ensure dogs and puppies are registered with the County before they go to their new homes. A County dog tag is their ticket home if they are ever lost, stolen or run away.”

Please join us for a two-hour educational workshop led by an experienced instructor covering the financial basics you need to understand today for a brighter tomorrow. Two Course Dates: Tuesday November 7th Courtyard by Marriott Stow OR Wednesday November 8th Doubletree by Hilton Fairlawn. Course Fee: $20 for you and one guest. Call (330) 529-7016 to reserve your spot today!

Join the Verde Solutions team to learn how renewable energy technologies can save your business money and help you gain independence from your utilities. Our innovative financing solutions often make projects CASH FLOW POSITIVE IN ONE YEAR!

The event is 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and lunch is provided. RSVP to [email protected] or call (330) 388-6850.

Consumers National Bank has received the Top Community Bank Lender Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Cleveland District Office for the second consecutive time. The award recognizes the bank’s outstanding performance making SBA 7(a) and SBA Express loans during SBA fiscal year 2017, ranking first among community banks in the 28 northern Ohio counties served by the Cleveland SBA Office.

To honor and give thanks to all veterans, active duty military personnel, and their spouses, Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park will hold a job fair. The event is open to the public. However, veterans, activity duty military personnel, and their spouses will receive special consideration for available positions.

Hiring managers from each department will be on hand to conduct candidate screenings and interviews. Potential job offers are contingent on the applicant passing required drug tests, background checks, and obtaining non-gaming or gaming licenses from the Ohio Lottery Commission. Job candidates should dress in business attire.

Hard Rock Rocksino expects to fill a variety of positions, including chefs, security officers, Players Club representatives, cashiers, servers, valet attendants, and more. All available career opportunities are listed on line at www.hrrnp.com. Applicants must apply on-line prior to attending the job fair and be at least 18 years of age.

Also, on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, the Rocksino will salute our country’s brave men and women for their sacrifice and dedication to protect our freedom. All veterans and active duty military personnel who present their military identification will receive:

•One free buffet from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (must be in line by 2:00 p.m.)

Guest speaker will be Kevin Lacz, former Navy SEAL, New York Times best-selling author, and co-star of American Sniper. Flags raised by ROTC at 10:30 a.m. All are invited to come and pay tribute to America’s veterans. A special invitation is extended to Kent State faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members who are veterans, active service members or have family members in the armed forces. Refreshments to follow in the Kiva lobby. Free parking available in the Kent Student Center parking lot.

Our Beyond Vision Program allocates visual aid equipment to blind and low vision individuals. Raising Public Awareness to the daily achievements of people whom are visually impaired. We work to create a base of support for community groups forming an alliance to provide and dramatically accelerate development in visually impaired awareness. The foundation will be introducing the Beyond Vision Performing Arts Academy. Our Beyond Vision Conference features speaker Pastor Donald N. Mayes Jr., and guest gospel recording artist, J-West, Texas. Call (234) 738-0797 or e-mail [email protected].

Join us for our Holiday Market on the Farm. We will be celebrating the holidays with local artist! Fifteen local artists will be at Hale Farm offering their on-of-a-kind hand-crafted items. The Hale Café will be taken over by Bomba Tacos and Rum from Fairlawn, Peace, Love and Little Donuts will be here and Native Hill Coffee will be serving up hot cups of coffee. We will also have Ohio beers and wines available to enjoy while you shop! Admission is FREE.

Today’s healthcare landscape is complex and evolving at a pace never seen before. What are the factors that are driving these changes? Bring your curiosity and join us, as Tom Zenty, CEO of University Hospitals, highlights the forces that impact and shape healthcare today. To register for this free event, e-mail [email protected].

Take a charming lantern-lit tour of the Village and visit the historic houses, delightfully decorated for the season. Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season as celebrated in the 19th century Western Reserve. Dates: December 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 19-23 from 5:40 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (330) 666-3711 ext.1720. $20 nonmembers; $15 members; $12 children (ages 3-12); group rates available.

On November 1, 2017, you will be able to find Froggerjobs.com on the SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory: http://vendordirectory.shrm.org/. Froggerjobs.com is actively reaching out to all 48 Million US and Canadian Employers. The SHRM Human Resource Vendor Directory will allow access to our website to 50,000 Human Resources Personnel every month. We are seeking to develop working relationships with all HR Managers and Decision Makers.

JA Bowl-A-Thons are held to raise awareness and resources to support Junior Achievement's mission: to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Each year, thousands of people participate to have fun, enjoy the camaraderie and partake in our Bowl-A-Thon events! These events give companies an opportunity to give back to the community in a fun and unique way. Participants enjoy bowling, prizes, music and the chance to interact with their coworkers and peers from throughout the community.

Please support Junior Achievement by registering for a JA Bowl-A-Thon and make a difference in a child's life today! For information on available sponsorships, please contact Carol Carbary at (330) 434-1875 ext 14 or [email protected].

Kent State University at Stark will host the annual Turkey Trot, an adult 5K and a children’s ¼ mile Fun Run, on Saturday, Nov. 18. The events will be held on Kent State Stark’s beautiful, 200-acre campus, located at 6000 Frank Ave. NW in Jackson Township.

The Kids Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration takes place on the day of the event, beginning at 7:30 a.m., at Kent State Stark’s Recreation & Wellness Center. The fee is $5 per child and may be paid on the day of the event. Participants in the children’s Fun Run will receive a medal. They also will make a craft to take home.

The adult 5K race begins at 9 a.m. Registration will take place between 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Registration is required. The pre-pay fee, accepted through Nov. 3, is $20 per person. From Nov. 4-18, the fee is $25 per person. Participants can pay online with their registration at ohioraceday.com. If registering at the event, payment will be accepted by cash or check (payable to Kent State University at Stark).

In addition to the monetary fee, adult and children participants should bring one non-perishable food item to benefit the Stark County Hunger Task Force. All 5K participants will receive a T-shirt and a medal. The top male and female adult runners will each win a turkey. For more information, visit www.kent.edu/stark/turkey-trot or contact Stacie Humm at (330) 244-3390 or [email protected].

Calling all ghosts, goblins, princes, and fairies! Check out Scene75’s indoor trick or treat event, a safe night full of treats and no scaries! Kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and the leaves are starting to change. Fall is finally here! For Scene75 Cleveland this means that our first ever FREE Indoor Trick-or-Treat Event is right around the corner! We are looking forward to seeing all of the families and smiling faces on Thursday, October 26th from 6:00pm-9:00pm for a warm, safe, and fun trick-or-treat event!

In typical Scene75 “do it big” fashion, we are preparing over a ton of candy for the event (literally 2,000+ pounds of candy)! Located throughout our facility there will be 10+ stations welcoming costumed children to say “trick-or-treat” in exchange for a handful of candy and the occasional toy. Plus, we will have a series of costume contests for kids starting at 7:00 p.m., with a prize for each of the winners. Last year there were some super cute and scary costumes, lets see if we can top them this year! (Ages 0-3 at 7:00 p.m., Ages 4-7 at 7:30 p.m., Ages 8-12 at 8:00 p.m.)

We are pleased to announce that the next group of eager and talented developers are preparing to graduate from The Software Guild. This is an invitation to our Employer Connect event that will take place on November 1st and 2nd from 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. The format for the event is similar to a speed interview/date (20 minutes provided per person). Typically, organizations follow-up with prospective candidates soon after these events realizing our developers are in high demand. Prior to the event, we will e-mail you the developer's resumes that have signed up expressing interest in interviewing with your organization.

If you missed our first All Chamber Networking event in September, here is why you don't want to miss our upcoming one in November:

“WOW WOW WOW. I have NEVER been to such a productive networking event as tonight's event at INFINITI of Akron. Thanks to INFINITI'S Executive Manager Michael for hosting and for putting on such a successful event. I met a lot of people and made a bunch of introductions. I scheduled three deeper discussion appointments, a sales presentation, and was approached by a gentleman who has over 20 cars that he wants to insure. If you were at tonight's event you better put November's event on your calendar.”

— Facebook review

Make sure you join us for our second networking and business connection event on November 8th, which will include the Greater Akron Chamber, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and more! Bring your business cards and your appetite! The delicious cuisine will be provided by Akron’s own Ken Stewart's Grille. Wine tasting will be provided by Gervasi Vineyards – Small donation per glass requested to benefit the Hattie Larlham Foundation.

Will the manufacturing industry keep growing at a healthy pace in 2018? How will government regulations and new legislation affect the industry? How will Northeast Ohio manufacturers take advantage of new opportunities - and face their challenges - in the new year? Join us for a morning devoted to uncovering economic trends that will affect your business in 2018. Attend MAGNET’s third-annual State of Manufacturing event and stay ahead of your competition. The cost is $10.

Are you finding and hiring the right talent to take your business to the next level? Are your current employees working to their fullest potential? Great culture is attainable for every business, no matter how many you employ or what industry you operate in. How healthy is your culture? Safety in the workplace can strengthen your bottom line, however it can also improve your organization’s culture and ability to attract talent.ADP, CultureShoc, and SeibertKeck invite you to join a morning conversation of winning the war on talent, leading an energized and effective team, and improving organizational culture through workplace safety.